Melbourne Polytechnic does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.
At a glance
- International tuition
- A$19,000/yr
- First-year budget
- A$54,000 to A$62,000
- English (minimum)
- IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
- Application fee
- None
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- Regional (migration)
- No
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
Good for
- Lower tuition, from A$19,000/yr
- More than one intake a year
- No application fee
- Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
- More open admissions across most courses
Weaker fit for
- Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus
Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.
Overview
Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly NMIT) is a public TAFE with a notably large agriculture and horticulture campus at Epping, unusual for an institute based in a major metropolitan area.
Who is this university for?
Melbourne Polytechnic is a public TAFE for students who want practical training in trades, agriculture, horticulture, or applied business in Melbourne, often as a pathway into further study or straight into work. Its large Epping agriculture campus is unusual for a city-based institute. It is not the right choice if you want an academic research degree from the start.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- English (institutional minimum)
- IELTS 6 · PTE 50
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Vocational provider with open enrolment for most certificates and diplomas. Some courses have capacity limits or prerequisite units. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.
Tuition & first-year budget
- International tuition
- A$19,000/year
- Application fee
- None
- Living cost estimate
- A$31,000/year
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Estimated first-year budget
A$54,000 to A$62,000
Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.
The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.
Academics
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Undergraduate · Architecture
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Advanced Diploma of Music
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Undergraduate · Communications & Media
Associate Degree of Early Years Studies
Undergraduate · Education
Associate Degree of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Undergraduate · Engineering
Associate Degree of Information Technology
Undergraduate · Information Technology
Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Accounting
Undergraduate · Business
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy)
Undergraduate · Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Horticulture)
Undergraduate · Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
Undergraduate · Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Viticulture and Winemaking)
Undergraduate · Agriculture
Bachelor of Applied Architecture
Undergraduate · Architecture
Bachelor of Business
Undergraduate · Business
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Undergraduate · Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)
Undergraduate · Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Undergraduate · Engineering
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
Bachelor of Illustration
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Bachelor of Information Technology
Undergraduate · Information Technology
Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Accounting
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Auslan
Undergraduate
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Undergraduate · Architecture
Diploma of Community Services
Undergraduate · Psychology
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Undergraduate · Environmental Science
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Undergraduate · Education
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Undergraduate · Engineering
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Interior Design
Undergraduate · Architecture
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Undergraduate · Communications & Media
Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Music
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Screen and Media
Undergraduate · Communications & Media
Diploma of Theatre Arts
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Visual Arts
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Master of Information Technology
Graduate · Information Technology
Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting
Graduate · Business
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How to apply
- Choose your qualification. Melbourne Polytechnic offers vocational certificates and diplomas plus a small set of bachelor degrees, with particular strength in agriculture, horticulture, and building.
- Check the entry and English requirements for that course.
- Prepare your prior qualifications, English test results, and passport.
- Apply through Melbourne Polytechnic's international admissions team or an authorised agent.
- Accept your offer and pay fees to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.
- Check articulation options if you plan to move into a bachelor degree afterwards.
Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.
Application deadlines
Melbourne Polytechnic runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.
Melbourne Polytechnic assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
Melbourne Polytechnic assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Melbourne Polytechnic.
Melbourne Polytechnic assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
Melbourne Polytechnic assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Melbourne Polytechnic.
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Melbourne Polytechnic deadlines, in detail →Melbourne Polytechnic: common questions
Does Melbourne Polytechnic charge an application fee for international students?
No. Melbourne Polytechnic does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.
What English test score do I need to get into Melbourne Polytechnic?
The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Melbourne Polytechnic is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.
How much does it cost to study at Melbourne Polytechnic for a year?
As an international student, budget roughly A$54,000 to A$62,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$19,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.
Is Melbourne Polytechnic a Group of Eight university?
No. Melbourne Polytechnic is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.
When can I start studying at Melbourne Polytechnic?
Melbourne Polytechnic has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.
Is Melbourne Polytechnic in a regional area for skilled migration?
No. Melbourne Polytechnic's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.
How do I apply to Melbourne Polytechnic as an international student?
Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).
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Guides
- The real cost of studying in Australia
- The study-to-PR pathway in Australia
- Proving you can afford to study in Australia
- IELTS vs PTE for Australian admission
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